Ride starts from Thirroul Beach Pavilion (23 Cliff Parade, short ride from station - check Google maps) after arrival of Central (7:24am) to Thirroul (8:41am) train.
Several of us drive to the start. Cafe, toilets, change rooms and beach views at start.
We will aim to catch the 13:55 Kiama return train.
NE wind predicted which is helpful!
Cancelled if raining, hot or train disruptions.
E-bike notes
1) Average speed will be in the 19-22km/hr range BUT there are several sections where we will be faster in the 25-30km/hr range on flat sections and/or descents.
2) Lift is out on the western or Railway Pde side of the station. This will be an issue if you drive to Thirroul Beach Pavilion as we catch the train back to Thirroul station from Kiama and then need this lift to avoid lugging e-bike up the stairs.
We stop at a Nth Wollongong cafe (15km) for a quick coffee, toilets and lighthouse visit. At the Port Kembla Heritage Park, we have a short break to view the small pyramid shaped tank traps and sculptures. The route then continues following the existing BN route to Shellharbour (45km) for a lunch stop by the harbour. We ride down the flowing hills towards Minnamurra and through the river forest. At the start of the Coastal Walk at Minnamurra we'll briefly stop to take in the view northwards to Port Kembla and Wollongong. We are then on quiet back streets towards Bombo Quarry and an optional bail out point at Bombo station depending on train timings. Otherwise, we ride on to the backstreets of Kiama to arrive at Kiama station.
Distance: 60.00
Elevation Change: 408
Effort Index: 25
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